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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.05, 176.21 and 104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.05, 176.21 and 104.54 is: 156.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.05 : 176.21 = 104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.05/176.21 = 104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.05x = 176.21 × 104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.05x = 18,420.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,420.99/118.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.04

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